SuitabookWishes and personal agency
Archie receives nine wishes and hopes they will resolve problems including bullying, family difficulties and unhappiness.
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Helen Rutter - Author
A humorous, emotionally serious story about a boy facing bullying, family disruption and caring responsibilities, with a fantastical wish premise. It may offer reassurance while still presenting difficult circumstances that merit thoughtful discussion.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA humorous, emotionally serious story about a boy facing bullying, family disruption and caring responsibilities, with a fantastical wish premise. It may offer reassurance while still presenting difficult circumstances that merit thoughtful discussion.
Archie receives nine wishes and hopes they will resolve problems including bullying, family difficulties and unhappiness.
Archie lives with his severely depressed mother and is shown facing the difficulties of being a young carer.
Consider whether the book’s light handling of serious subjects will suit your child, particularly if depression, parental separation, bullying or caring responsibilities are personally relevant. The ending is described as broadly reassuring but somewhat unrealistic.
This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: some draft conclusions still depend on unresolved evidence.
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